Head of Berlin Office

E3G is a European think tank working globally to accelerate the transition to sustainable development. E3G was ranked 5th most influential environmental think tank by the UPenn “Go To Thinktank” Global Index in 2016 and 2017.

E3G is growing rapidly.  It has offices in London, Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC and is in the process of expanding its European network as well as increasing the reach of its global activities. E3G also works in Latin America, China and South East Asia.

E3G Berlin has been a critical part of the E3G network since 2004, involved in shaping German and European debates on a wide range of domestic, European and global policy; in particular, coal phase-out, clean energy transition, social transition, sustainable finance, climate security and diplomacy.

E3G Berlin also leads E3G’s activities in Central and Eastern Europe and the E3G network’s social transition work, including developing and shaping European and global policy.

Following the departure of the current Head of Office, E3G is looking for an experienced leader in the sustainable development field to grow its presence in Berlin and take a leading role in shaping the development of E3G’s European network and programmes.

Profile & requirements

•  You will be committed to achieving E3G’s objectives, and to working in an innovative and entrepreneurial manner. You will have strong strategic and political understanding, be outcome focused, and be capable of inspiring and facilitating action by others;
• You will have 10-15 years’ experience of working on sustainability-related issues in either the private or public sector; covering both policy and management roles. Experience of policy-related work is required; experience of climate change issues is an advantage but not a requirement.
• You will have a significant track record of achievements, including experience of building consensus inside and between organisations around sensitive issues, working across political divides; creating and facilitating dialogue and agreement.
• You will have a track record of thought leadership and problem solving.
• You will have been involved in major complex projects. You will have built and managed teams, delivered collective outputs and managed budgets. Experience of managing multi-national teams across different locations would be an advantage.
• Experience of fundraising from philanthropic and/or government sources would be an advantage.
• You will be used to operating internationally, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity. You will have strong personal networks and experience in Germany’s political landscape, the EU and/or international level.
• You will be able to operate confidently at high and “expert” level, in the worlds of government, business, the media and civil society.
• You will have strong written and spoken German and English.

A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit and public sector will be offered. E3G is unfortunately unable to provide any relocation assistance.

Application information

Please email your application in English to Info@e3g.org

Please write ‘Head of Berlin Office 2018' as well as your name and surname in the subject line.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages;
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation for the job and when you would be able to start;
• Two short writing samples in English.

The deadline for applications is 27th August 2018.

First interviews will be held in the week 10th September 2018.